[Recently diagnosed with genital herpes (HSV-1)]

Wow dhpink, you said it all! I read your entire post, thats basically my exact same story. I know what you mean about casual encounters,(I still haven't figured them out either). I haven't officially disclosed to any potential relationship interest yet, aside from my ex to see if she had it, and a close friend. Aside from that the outbreaks become less severe, I've had it about 2 years now, and I'm dying to get laid lol, but now I know how my body works, I take a lysine supplement everyday and a pro-biotic for immune health and they help a lot, plus they're cheap! Look anyway, I know you'll hear this a million times but its just a skin condition, and before you disclose you'll know if you want that person to be in your life or not, I guess it more or less makes you in control of how things play out.

 

Oh and if you have any other questions, feel free to ask.

[I'm from south florida]

I'm a South Florida guy, sometimes you have your good and bad days, but like notaquitter said: it is what it is, but believe me it does get better with time. If you have any questions please feel free to ask.